The chase is off: jump racing great Constitution Hill to stay over hurdles

Henderson says owner and jockey unanimous in decisionDream of emulating Dawn Run’s Gold Cup triumph dashed

Constitution Hill will stay over hurdles this season, trainer Nicky Henderson has announced. The six-year-old is unbeaten in seven career starts to date, with six of those victories at Grade One level, including a nine-length triumph in last season’s Champion Hurdle.

Following Constitution Hill’s Aintree Hurdle verdict in April, Henderson, owner Michael Buckley and jockey Nico de Boinville discussed a possible switch to chasing over the summer. However, they have now decided to remain over the smaller obstacles, with another Champion Hurdle success the ultimate aim.

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